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Nov 21, 2018 | 07:33 AM

Ggpz06

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Ported TB install???

Is it mandatory that I need a swivel socket for the lower bolts?

Nov 21, 2018 | 08:01 AM

saleen556

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No. I didn’t use one. A 6” 1/4 drive extension works.

Nov 21, 2018 | 06:04 PM

Z0HS1CK

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Originally Posted by saleen556

No. I didn’t use one. A 6” 1/4 drive extension works.

This.

The PTB mod is probably the easiest mod you can do that offers night and day results.

Just remember to not kill the bolts when you put it back. If those snap, that's game over lol

Nov 21, 2018 | 06:19 PM

Ggpz06

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All went smooth except I did have a hard time pulling off the sensor harness. I know you pull the red tab and pull it out but mine wasn’t coming off easily hoping I didn’t twist on the wire harnes too much. But I didn’t notice a noticeable difference.

Nov 21, 2018 | 06:26 PM

Z0HS1CK

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Are you manual or auto?

the manual guys benefit this more. I noticed a difference immediately.

Nov 21, 2018 | 06:43 PM

Ggpz06

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Yea A8 here

Nov 21, 2018 | 07:11 PM

Z0HS1CK

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Yeah you probably won't notice a difference then. At least not during normal driving. You might see a difference with aggressive driving though.

Nov 21, 2018 | 07:16 PM

BlueDevilZ51

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You guys can order a 95mm ZR1/LT5 TB and adapter plate cheaper then any of those ported 87mm ported TB that are still 87mm.

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Nov 23, 2018 | 12:05 AM

Stingcan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueDevilZ51

You guys can order a 95mm ZR1/LT5 TB and adapter plate cheaper then any of those ported 87mm ported TB that are still 87mm.

any benefit in doing this? Does it need a tune? Where do i get an adapter plate and how much are they? How much for a zr1 TB?

Nov 23, 2018 | 12:54 AM

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Nov 23, 2018 | 09:40 AM

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jstewart

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My Mamo ported 87mm TB was the easiest install I did. About 20 to 25 minutes including figuring out what tools I needed and putting tools up after install. My car is a 2016 auto and it definitely made a difference in the drivability of the car. Very noticeable on tip in with no more hesitation.